18th Annual Drive-Thru Nativity: This event reenacts the story of Christ’s birth with 10 live scenes. Visitors drive-thru or walk the campus at Mount of Olives Church to view the inspiring scenes. Actors and animals (camels, sheep, goats) help to bring the story to life. Friday, Dec. 7, 6-10 p.m. Mount of Olives Church, 24772 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo. Free. More info.

Lighting Of The Bay: Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will host its annual Lighting of the Bay ceremony where Santa Will make his entrance on a paddleboard and flip a switch to illuminate 50 electric Christmas trees on the bay. Friday, Dec. 7, 6 p.m. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach. Free. More info.

SATURDAY

Holiday Parade "Honoring Our Heroes": View over 100 exciting entries in the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. The parade starts off at the intersection of Nueva Vista and Crown Valley and ends at the intersection of Crown Valley and the Park entrance. Parade watchers should bring chairs and use the free shuttle located at the Federal building parking lot off Dorine and El Lazo.Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. More info.

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